Manager, Live Coverage Marketing, Organic Social

At DraftKings, we're inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. We are industry leaders in the digital entertainment and technology space and are propelled by constant curiosity and diverse perspectives.

Be the strategy behind the game.

As a Social Media Manager of Live Coverage, you will be responsible for producing topical and compelling content that captivates our target audience across multiple social media platforms, and you will manage a team of late-night/weekend live coverage social experts. You will ensure the tone/approach is consistent between the day time live coverage, and late night/weekend live coverage. You will know how to leverage the strengths of your social media LC team, during game time and key sport moments. Sound good to you? Join us.

What you’ll do as a Live Coverage Marketing Manager:

• Build, lead, and review work of the late night/weekend Live Coverage team in the creation of all social media platforms: Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
• Keep up with the latest industry trends, strategies, channel offerings and technologies in service of cultivating new ideas
• Manage Live Coverage team and freelance staff to ensure work meets the DraftKings standards, including providing clear feedback and constructive oversite
• Contribute to developing work that has meaningful, measurable impact and aligns with strategic goals
• Collaborate cross functionally to drive live coverage strategy, evaluate results, identify opportunities and to optimize the creative output
• Deliver an authentic voice for the DraftKings brand across Sports Betting, DFS, Casino
• Evaluate team performance and guide improvements

What you’ll bring:

• Inspiring mindset to help teams perform at the best of their abilities
• Motivation to build confidence and gain alignment by establishing strong partnerships and persuasive communication
• Demonstrated management social/creative teams
• Extensive Knowledge of Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy
• Extensive knowledge and mastery of social channel mechanics, best practices, and building engagement (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
• Maximum schedule flexibility Is required (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to work well under pressure and achieve results in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in programs like: Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, TikTok, IG, FB Live, etc.
• Availability to work nights & weekends as needed (i.e., NFL Season, Masters Tournament, etc.).
• Extraordinary design, editing and/or writing skills; actual videography or design education OR the equivalent professional experience/passion project that shows your skills
• 5+ years of previous editorial or social media experience in sports news (working in social media, sports design or journalism preferred)

Join Us!

Our teams are fueled by innovation. We are looking ahead, building what’s next, and continuously reinventing the industry. We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston, with teams around the world and an expanding global presence.

We strive to create a place where all feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired. DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Ready to build what’s next? Apply now.

As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,600.00 - $158,400.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process.